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Limelight

Plot: A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Release Date: Thursday, October 23 1952
72 years ago
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Portrait of Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinCharlie Chaplin was 63 in Limelight as 'Calvero'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 16 1889 –
Sun, Dec 25 1977
Portrait of Claire BloomClaire BloomClaire Bloom was 21 in Limelight as 'Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 15 1931
Portrait of Nigel BruceNigel BruceNigel Bruce was 57 in Limelight as 'Postant'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 03 1895 –
Thu, Oct 08 1953
Portrait of Buster KeatonBuster KeatonBuster Keaton was 57 in Limelight as 'Calvero's Partner'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 03 1895 –
Tue, Feb 01 1966
Portrait of Sydney ChaplinSydney ChaplinSydney Chaplin was 26 in Limelight as 'Neville'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 31 1926 –
Tue, Mar 03 2009
Portrait of Norman LloydNorman LloydNorman Lloyd was 37 in Limelight as 'Bodalink'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 08 1914 –
Mon, May 10 2021
Portrait of Andre EglevskyAndre EglevskyAndre Eglevsky was 34 in Limelight as 'Dancer - Harlequin'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 21 1917 –
Sun, Dec 04 1977
Portrait of Melissa HaydenMelissa HaydenMelissa Hayden was 29 in Limelight as 'Dancer - Columbine'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 25 1923 –
Wed, Aug 09 2006
Portrait of Marjorie BennettMarjorie BennettMarjorie Bennett was 56 in Limelight as 'Mrs. Sybil Alsop'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 14 1896 –
Mon, Jun 14 1982
Portrait of Wheeler DrydenWheeler DrydenWheeler Dryden was 60 in Limelight as 'Thereza's Doctor'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 30 1892 –
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Portrait of Barry BernardBarry BernardBarry Bernard was 53 in Limelight as 'John Redfern'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 04 1899 –
Sat, Jun 24 1978
Portrait of Stapleton KentStapleton KentStapleton Kent was >> in Limelight as 'Claudius'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Molly GlessingMolly GlessingMolly Glessing was 61 in Limelight as 'Maid'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 28 1891 –
Fri, Apr 30 1971
Portrait of Leonard MudieLeonard MudieLeonard Mudie was 69 in Limelight as 'Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 11 1883 –
Wed, Apr 14 1965
Portrait of Loyal UnderwoodLoyal UnderwoodLoyal Underwood was 59 in Limelight as 'Street Musician'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 06 1893 –
Fri, Sep 30 1966
Portrait of Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' Pollard was 62 in Limelight as 'Street Musician'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 08 1889 –
Fri, Jan 19 1962
Portrait of Julian LudwigJulian LudwigJulian Ludwig was >> in Limelight as 'Street Musician'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Billy Lee AimoneBilly Lee AimoneBilly Lee Aimone was >> in Limelight as 'Little Boy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John AlbanJohn AlbanJohn Alban was 49 in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 02 1903 –
Wed, Aug 09 1978
Portrait of Benjie BancroftBenjie BancroftBenjie Bancroft was >> in Limelight as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John BartonJohn BartonJohn Barton was 54 in Limelight as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 12 1898 –
Thu, Nov 30 1978
Portrait of Ray BeltramRay BeltramRay Beltram was >> in Limelight as 'Actor Backstage (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul BradleyPaul BradleyPaul Bradley was 51 in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 26 1901 –
Fri, Jun 18 1999
Portrait of James CarlisleJames CarlisleJames Carlisle was 70 in Limelight as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 15 1882 –
Sun, Jan 03 1954
Portrait of Charles Chaplin, Jr.Charles Chaplin, Jr.Charles Chaplin, Jr. was 27 in Limelight as 'Clown (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 05 1925 –
Wed, Mar 20 1968
Portrait of Geraldine ChaplinGeraldine ChaplinGeraldine Chaplin was 8 in Limelight as 'Little Girl on Steps (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 31 1944
Portrait of Josephine ChaplinJosephine ChaplinJosephine Chaplin was 3 in Limelight as 'Child on Steps (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 28 1949 –
Thu, Jul 13 2023
Portrait of Michael ChaplinMichael ChaplinMichael Chaplin was 6 in Limelight as 'Child on Steps (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 07 1946
Portrait of Oona O'Neill ChaplinOona O'Neill ChaplinOona O'Neill Chaplin was 27 in Limelight as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, May 14 1925 –
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Portrait of Bud CokesBud CokesBud Cokes was 36 in Limelight as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 26 1916 –
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Portrait of Harry CrockerHarry CrockerHarry Crocker was 59 in Limelight as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 01 1893 –
Fri, May 23 1958
Portrait of Oliver CrossOliver CrossOliver Cross was 58 in Limelight as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 18 1894 –
Fri, Feb 19 1971
Portrait of Billy CurtisBilly CurtisBilly Curtis was 43 in Limelight as 'Midget in Agent's Office (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 27 1909 –
Wed, Nov 09 1988
Portrait of Jack DeeryJack DeeryJack Deery was 60 in Limelight as 'Emissary - Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 31 1892 –
Wed, May 05 1965
Portrait of Cyril DelevantiCyril DelevantiCyril Delevanti was 63 in Limelight as 'Griffin - Clown Outside Stage Door (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 22 1889 –
Sat, Dec 13 1975
Portrait of Tim DurantTim DurantTim Durant was >> in Limelight as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom FerrandiniTom FerrandiniTom Ferrandini was 50 in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 28 1901 –
Fri, Nov 19 1971
Portrait of Dorothy FordDorothy FordDorothy Ford was 30 in Limelight as 'Patrician Lady in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 03 1922 –
Fri, Oct 15 2010
Portrait of Curt FurbergCurt FurbergCurt Furberg was >> in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rudy GermaneRudy GermaneRudy Germane was 42 in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 24 1910 –
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Portrait of Marion GrayMarion GrayMarion Gray was >> in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank HagneyFrank HagneyFrank Hagney was 68 in Limelight as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 20 1884 –
Mon, Jun 25 1973
Portrait of Charlie HallCharlie HallCharlie Hall was 53 in Limelight as 'Newsboy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 18 1899 –
Mon, Dec 07 1959
Portrait of Stuart HallStuart HallStuart Hall was 49 in Limelight as 'Reception Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 09 1903 –
Sat, Jun 02 1990
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam HarrisSam Harris was 75 in Limelight as 'Socialite (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Wed, Oct 22 1969
Portrait of Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesStuart Holmes was 68 in Limelight as 'Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 09 1884 –
Wed, Dec 29 1971
Portrait of Jimmie HoranJimmie HoranJimmie Horan was 45 in Limelight as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 23 1907 –
Thu, May 04 1967
Portrait of Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp was 44 in Limelight as 'Pub Extra (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Mon, May 13 1985
Portrait of Colin KennyColin KennyColin Kenny was 63 in Limelight as 'Music Hall Performer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 03 1888 –
Mon, Dec 02 1968
Portrait of Judy LandonJudy LandonJudy Landon was >> in Limelight as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Perk LazellePerk LazellePerk Lazelle was 45 in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 25 1907 –
Thu, Jan 27 2000
Portrait of Billy LeeBilly LeeBilly Lee was 23 in Limelight as 'Little Boy (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 12 1929 –
Fri, Nov 17 1989
Portrait of Maurice MarksMaurice MarksMaurice Marks was 33 in Limelight as 'Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 06 1918 –
Mon, Dec 11 2017
Portrait of Harold MillerHarold MillerHarold Miller was 58 in Limelight as 'Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, May 31 1894 –
Tue, Jul 18 1972
Portrait of Frank MillsFrank MillsFrank Mills was 61 in Limelight as 'Man in Music Hall Audience (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 26 1891 –
Sat, Aug 18 1973
Portrait of Sherry MorelandSherry MorelandSherry Moreland was 30 in Limelight as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 16 1922 –
Fri, Feb 24 1995
Portrait of George NardelliGeorge NardelliGeorge Nardelli was 57 in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 21 1895 –
Sun, Sep 16 1973
Portrait of Milicent PatrickMilicent PatrickMilicent Patrick was 36 in Limelight as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 11 1915 –
Tue, Feb 24 1998
Portrait of Jack PerryJack PerryJack Perry was 57 in Limelight as 'Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 07 1895 –
Thu, Oct 07 1971
Portrait of José PortugalJosé PortugalJosé Portugal was 44 in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 04 1908 –
Sat, Dec 25 1976
Portrait of Edna PurvianceEdna PurvianceEdna Purviance was 57 in Limelight as 'Mrs. Parker (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 19 1895 –
Sat, Jan 11 1958
Portrait of Paul RavelPaul RavelPaul Ravel was >> in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charley RogersCharley RogersCharley Rogers was 65 in Limelight as 'Man in Saloon (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 13 1887 –
Thu, Dec 20 1956
Portrait of Victor RomitoVictor RomitoVictor Romito was 44 in Limelight as 'Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 11 1908 –
Tue, May 13 1980
Portrait of Elizabeth RootElizabeth RootElizabeth Root was >> in Limelight as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cap SomersCap SomersCap Somers was 59 in Limelight as 'Music Hall Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1893 –
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Portrait of Gus TaillonGus TaillonGus Taillon was >> in Limelight as 'Derelict (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Valerie VernonValerie VernonValerie Vernon was >> in Limelight as 'Extra in Dress Circle (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric WiltonEric WiltonEric Wilton was 69 in Limelight as 'Major Domo at Dinner (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 06 1882 –
Sat, Feb 23 1957
Portrait of Florence WixFlorence WixFlorence Wix was 69 in Limelight as 'Reception Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 16 1883 –
Fri, Nov 23 1956

Crew

Portrait of Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinCharlie Chaplin was 63 in Limelight as 'Original Music Composer, Producer, Screenplay, Director, Original Story, Choreographer'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 16 1889 –
Sun, Dec 25 1977
Portrait of Karl StrussKarl StrussKarl Struss was 65 in Limelight as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 30 1886 –
Wed, Dec 16 1981
Portrait of Robert AldrichRobert AldrichRobert Aldrich was 34 in Limelight as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 09 1918 –
Mon, Dec 05 1983
Portrait of Jack VerneJack VerneJack Verne was >> in Limelight as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe IngeJoe IngeJoe Inge was >> in Limelight as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward PhillipsEdward PhillipsEdward Phillips was >> in Limelight as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harold E. McGhanHarold E. McGhanHarold E. McGhan was >> in Limelight as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry RussellLarry RussellLarry Russell was >> in Limelight as 'Music Arranger'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Russell GarciaRussell GarciaRussell Garcia was >> in Limelight as 'Orchestrator, Music Arranger'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray RaschRay RaschRay Rasch was >> in Limelight as 'Music Arranger'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry CrockerHarry CrockerHarry Crocker was 59 in Limelight as 'Unit Publicist'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 01 1893 –
Fri, May 23 1958
Portrait of Oona O'Neill ChaplinOona O'Neill ChaplinOona O'Neill Chaplin was 27 in Limelight as 'Stand In'
Birthday: Thu, May 14 1925 –
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Portrait of Roland TotherohRoland TotherohRoland Totheroh was 61 in Limelight as 'Camera Supervisor'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 29 1890 –
Sun, Jun 18 1967
Portrait of Melissa HaydenMelissa HaydenMelissa Hayden was 29 in Limelight as 'Choreographer'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 25 1923 –
Wed, Aug 09 2006
Portrait of Wheeler DrydenWheeler DrydenWheeler Dryden was 60 in Limelight as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Tue, Aug 30 1892 –
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Portrait of Andre EglevskyAndre EglevskyAndre Eglevsky was 34 in Limelight as 'Choreographer'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 21 1917 –
Sun, Dec 04 1977
Portrait of Ted LarsenTed LarsenTed Larsen was 48 in Limelight as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 21 1903 –
Sun, Dec 18 1960
Portrait of Maurice MarksMaurice MarksMaurice Marks was 33 in Limelight as 'Stand In'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 06 1918 –
Mon, Dec 11 2017
Portrait of Jerome EpsteinJerome EpsteinJerome Epstein was 30 in Limelight as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 17 1922 –
Sat, Nov 16 1991
Portrait of Eugène LouriéEugène LouriéEugène Lourié was 49 in Limelight as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 08 1903 –
Sun, May 26 1991
Portrait of Hugh McDowell Jr.Hugh McDowell Jr.Hugh McDowell Jr. was 50 in Limelight as 'Sound'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 12 1902 –
Fri, Jan 11 1980
Portrait of Elmer EllsworthElmer EllsworthElmer Ellsworth was 52 in Limelight as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 04 1900 –
Fri, Apr 04 1969
Portrait of Lisl ValettiLisl ValettiLisl Valetti was >> in Limelight as 'Stand In'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick JohnsonDick JohnsonDick Johnson was >> in Limelight as 'First Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank TesteraFrank TesteraFrank Testera would have been no older than 61 in Limelight as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 20 1887 –
Fri, May 20 1949
Portrait of Florence AveryFlorence AveryFlorence Avery was >> in Limelight as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ted TetrickTed TetrickTed Tetrick was >> in Limelight as 'Tailor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lonnie D'OrsaLonnie D'OrsaLonnie D'Orsa was >> in Limelight as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of W. Eugene SmithW. Eugene SmithW. Eugene Smith was 33 in Limelight as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 30 1918 –
Sun, Oct 15 1978
Portrait of Wallace ChewningWallace ChewningWallace Chewning was >> in Limelight as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Keith WilliamsKeith WilliamsKeith Williams was >> in Limelight as 'Conductor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dorothea HoltDorothea HoltDorothea Holt was >> in Limelight as 'Production Illustrator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Monroe P. AskinsMonroe P. AskinsMonroe P. Askins was >> in Limelight as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George HommelGeorge HommelGeorge Hommel was >> in Limelight as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal CourtHal CourtHal Court was >> in Limelight as 'Stand In'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Drew TetrickDrew TetrickDrew Tetrick was 43 in Limelight as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 18 1908 –
Wed, Nov 02 1994
Portrait of Riley ThorneRiley ThorneRiley Thorne was >> in Limelight as 'Wardrobe Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kathleen PryorKathleen PryorKathleen Pryor was 46 in Limelight as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 15 1906 –
Sun, Jan 11 1987
Portrait of Alfred LewinAlfred LewinAlfred Lewin was >> in Limelight as 'Production Accountant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday